Judiciary of Indian Subcontinent The present legal and judicial system of Bangladesh owes its origin mainly to two hundred years British rule in the Indian Sub-Continent although some elements of it are remnants of Pre-British period tracing back to Hindu and Muslim administration. It passed through various stages and has been gradually developed as a continuous historical process. The process of evolution has been partly indigenous and partly foreign and the legal system of the present day emanates
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Land tenure system in Pre-Independence Era. Very little is known about the land tenure system in pre Mughal period and the argument is confined to largely two options :the state or the peasant ownership. The peasant who converted the forest land into arable land got the proprietorship of that land. The king did not had any property rights in land except the right to share of crop produce that too in return for the “protection of his subjects”. Most of the Scholars agree that the peasant enjoyed
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The Problems of the New State The Problems of the New State The attainment of independence brought an end to one phase of the struggle and marked the beginning of a new one for setting up and running a viable‚ stable and prosperous state. Pakistan began its independent life under very difficult and unfavorable circumstances. Pakistan faced serious problems in the initial stages. 1. New Administration 2. Division of Assets 3. Integration of Princely States 4. Communal Riots and Arrival of
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Lecture 6: Science‚ Technology and Imperialism I. Science‚ Technology and Justifications for Colonization A. The “civilizing” mission justification for European conquest and dominance in 19th century empire-building paternalistic notion that it is the European’s “duty” to better the situation of the native who was not as “civilized” bring peace and order to areas where there are wars‚ constant conflict Europeans considered themselves to be best qualified for this mission because
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UNITY IN DIVERSITY India is a big country comprising many racial groups with a great number of spoken languages and dialects. There are several religions and sects. These are reflected in their customs‚ rituals‚ dresses and festivals. Indian is the cradle of many cultures. In spite of the diversities‚ the people are united. Though several foreign invaders attacked India‚ none succeeded in destroying the basic Indian culture. One the contrary‚ it absorbed the good qualities of the new cultures
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Indian Rebellion of 1857- A Sociological Perspective The Indian rebellion of 1857 which is also known as ‘India’s First War of Independence’ was a crucial historic moment for our country. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 did not occur as a result of one specific event; it was an accumulation of several events‚ over time‚ resulting in its eventual outbreak. It was in reality a product of colonial rule‚ of the accumulated grievances of the people against the British. The Rebellion of 1857 could be
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The Economic Growth of India from 1800 to Today Sources: A Theoretical Approach to the Indian Economy by CT Kurien. Poverty Alleviation in India: Policies and Programs by Abdul Aziz. Aggregate Savings of the Indian Economy by PK Mitra. An Indian Rural Economy 1880-1955 : The Tamilnadu Countryside by Christopher John Baker. The economic growth of India has has gone through many ups and downs throughout the country’s history. With the main income of the land being sea trade and agriculture
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SHORT ESSAY ON HISTORY OF INDIA India has frequently been subjected to horrors of famine. From 1858 to the end of the 19th century‚ more than twenty famines occurred in India. A major characteristic of British rule in India‚ and the net result of British economic policies‚ was the prevalence of extreme poverty among its people. While historian disagree on the question whether India was getting poorer or not under British rule‚ there is no disagreement on the fact that throughout the period of
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(Q.) What is Devsari or Dand? (1 Mark) (Ans) Devsari or Dand was a small token fee paid by people of other villages bordering thevillages of Bastar. It was charged when someone from the other village wanted to have some forest products fromBastar. (Q.)How did the forest laws initiate the scope of employment? (1 Mark) (Ans) Many communities left their traditional occupation and started trading of forest products or other economic activities. For example‚ the Mundurucu people in Brazil who started
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Post Problems Of Pakistan Page 1 Congress Reaction On the Establishment Of Pakistan: The Hindus and British had not surrender before the exemplary struggle of the muslims of the sub-continent . Congress and Hinsdus of india did not acceptedthe partition and emergence of Pakistan from the their hearts they always waitingfor opportunity to create problems for newly born state of Pakistan. Theyaccepted this partition in the hope that they will overtake it soon and re-establshtheir rule all over the
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